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11 E60 Communication Systems
11 E60 Communication Systems
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Information/Communication Technology IKT
New Features Compared to E39
Multi-audio system controller M-ASK
Car communication computer CCC (optional)
Controller with simplified operation
Navigation system integrated in CCC
Top HiFi amplifier with LOGIC7
New fixed installation telephone system with GSM dual band and telematics
Head-up display
Voice input system integrated as software (CCC only)
Rear compartment entertainment center with a second display and DVD changer
Headset interface (not from series launch)
M-ASK Variants
Corresponding to the optional equipment configuration, the multi-audio system controller
is installed in one of the following hardware variants:
The M-ASK with CD drive features a single tuner and can be used worldwide. The
M-ASK CD corresponds to the previous BMW radio Business CD and is fitted as
standard.
The M-ASK with CD-ROM drive can play back MP3 files and features a single tuner.
It additionally receives the Weatherband in the US version. The M-ASK CD-ROM
corresponds to the previous BMW radio Professional. (Not Available at SOP)
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M-ASK Functions
The M-ASK undertakes the most important and central functions as well as control tasks
in the communication network. It is responsible for the control and communication of the
individual systems among each other. These tasks comprise the following main functions:
MOST-CAN gateway
LVDS driver
MOST functions
Radio function
Audio master function
Audio output stages
MOST-CAN Gateway
The M-ASK forms a gateway (interface) between the MOST bus and the K-CAN. The
gateway connects the various bus systems of the vehicle network. The bus systems
operate with different transmission rates and data formats. The information must be con-
verted in the gateway in order to be able to use it in the various systems.
LVDS Driver
The LVDS driver (low voltage differential signal) receives the digital RGB signals from the
graphic processor. The LVDS driver converts the RGB signals into LVDS signals and
sends them via the LVDS cable to the central information display thus providing digital
image signals on the display.
MOST Functions
System Master
The system master function that was still part of the control display on the E65/66 is now
integrated in the M-ASK.
Power Master
In the E65/66 the power master function is in the control display and is now integrated in
the M-ASK. The power master performs the wake-up, initialization, power-down
functions.
The power master wakes the bus and is responsible for ensuring correct initialization of
the network. The network master is also responsible for initiating the power-down. Each
power-down is requested at this master and initialized by it.
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Network Master
The M-ASK is the network master for the MOST bus. The network master undertakes all
control and monitoring tasks of the MOST bus. It performs following functions:
Configuration Control - The network master detects the exact system configura-
tion each time that the network is started and compares it to a stored target
configuration.
Fault Code Memory - The network master contains the central fault code memory
of the MOST network. In addition to deviations from the specified configuration, all
faults that occur during operation of the network are stored in this fault code
memory.
Controller
The controller is the central control/operating element for all comfort and several car
functions. The operating principle is identical to that of the E65. The directions in which
the controller can be pushed has been reduced to four.
The controller comes in two versions, i.e. basic and High. The basic version is fitted with
a mechanical locating mechanism for the checkback signal while in the High version the
controller function is electrically generated for the check-back signal.
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Navigation System
The Professional navigation system features a map display in the central information dis-
play. The E60 no longer features a separate navigation computer. The navigation comput-
er has been integrated in the CCC.
Telephone System
The E60 is equipped with the new fixed installation telephone system based on the
Everest platform. It features various telematics functions.
Head-Up Display
A further innovation in the E60 is the head-up display. Here additional information is
beamed into the driver's field of vision. The driver can read this information without having
to take his/her eyes off the road ahead, this representing an effective safety feature.
Headset Interface
The headset interface will allow passenger to listen simultaneously to different audio
sources in the car (not at series launch).
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Radio
The radio function is integrated in the M-ASK. The tuner is also located in the M-ASK.
The tuner serves as the receiver. It converts the RF signal into an audio signal and trans-
fers this signal via the audio output stages to the speakers.
The radio is controlled by means of the controller in the center console and the menu in
the central information display. The familiar control functions are available.
The M-ASK is offered with the following tuner variants:
BMW radio with CD drive and single tuner
BMW radio with CD-ROM drive and double tuner (Single Tuner at SOP)
BMW radio with DVD drive and double tuner (Single Tuner at SOP)
The radios are world tuners, i.e. they can be programmed for all frequencies. The radios
feature the familiar functions.
1. M-ASK
2. CD
3. Audio Speaker
4. Controller
5. AM/FM Antennae
Antennas
The tuner is connected to the antenna diversity of the rear window via an antenna con-
nector (Fakra) and a coaxial cable. The following antennas are located in the rear window:
FM antennas FM1-4
AM antennas LW, MW, SW
Remote control services (FBD) antenna
In addition to the antennas in the rear window, there is also a roof antenna for the tele-
phone, GPS and satellite radio (US only).
The antenna structures are located on the inside and are the same on all rear windows.
They are applied in a screen print process. The heating conductors of the rear window
defogger are integrated in the antenna structures.
The carrier frame for the antenna diversity module is bonded at the top right directly to
the rear window. The antenna diversity module is clipped onto the carrier frame and is
connected by means of spring contacts to the antenna structure.
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FM Antenna arrangement - E60 AM/FBD Antenna arrangement - E60
Note: Particular care must be taken when removing the antenna diversity mod-
ule to ensure that the clips of the carrier frame do not break off, otherwise the
rear window will have to be renewed.
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The heating conductor and antenna structures for the FM antennae are located on the
inside of the rear window. Stranded wires are used to connect the antenna structures of
the rear window.
Am reception is enabled with the aid of the AM sensor in the rear spoiler. A conductor of
the split AM sensor is additionally used as a fourth FM antenna or FBD antenna. The
AM sensor consists of two stranded wire conductors in which the length is optimized for
AM reception. The diversity components are connected by means of a 3-pin ELO plug.
The HBL interference suppression filter suppresses interference from the supply line of
the 3rd brake light (HBL) and of the rear window button line.
The rear window is powered via a rejector circuit on the right hand side of the rear
window.
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Audio Master Function
One of the main functions of the M-ASK is the audio master. The task of the audio mas-
ter is to collect, process and output all audio signals in the vehicle.
A further task of the audio master is to generate and make available the audio signals
(with exception of the direction indicator noise) required by the various systems in the
vehicle. The special acoustic signals are required for warnings or as information for the
driver such as the PDC signal, jingles (gong).
In addition to the generated audio signals, the following audio signals are processed and
output or made available on the MOST bus:
Radio
CD changer
Telephone
Navigation message
AUX-In
SDARS (US only)
The M-ASK controls all sound and acoustic setting requirements of the customer. The
level of a signal is not changed abruptly but rather smoothly, e.g. by mixing, fading in and
fading out or intermittent attenuation of the signal in the sink for the purpose of achieving
high quality overall acoustics.
The M-ASK ensures clear cut acoustic changeover between the sources when a control
unit is requested to output an information or warning signal. The acoustic signals or
audio sources requested in the M-ASK are output in accordance with a defined priority
structure.
Connection Master
The task of the connection master is to make available the channels for the audio sources
and the acoustic signals.
The audio signals are distributed over speakers defined in a list.
Example 1: entertainment sources at all speakers
Example 2: hands-free telephone front left and right
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Audio Output Stage
The multi-audio system controller M-ASK features 4 audio output stages each with a
25W output rating. The output stages are designed as bridgetype output stages. An
electric fan feeds cooling air to the output stages and processors to ensure they do not
cause the M-ASK to heat up. The electric fan is temperature-controlled and is regulated
in three stages.
Audio Systems
Two audio systems are available:
HiFi audio system
Top HiFi audio system
The further developed central bass system have realized a distinct improvement in the
bass range compared to the E39. The Top HiFi audio systems offers additional features
such as 7-band graphic equalizer and surround sound.
HiFi
HiFi Components
The HiFi audio system is the standard system in the E60 and consists of the following
components:
Multi-audio system controller M-ASK
Central information display CID
Controller
Front left and right mid-range speaker
Left and right central woofer
Rear left and right mid-range speaker
HiFi Amplifier
Front left and right tweeter (high-range speaker)
Rear left and right tweeter (high-range speaker)
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Multi-Audio System Controller
The M-ASK controls the stereo audio system. It contains the tuner for radio reception.
Furthermore, the output stages for the audio outputs are integrated in the M-ASK. The
M-ASK features four output stages each with an output power of 25 W.
Controller
The menus in the CID are selected and activated via the controller.
Mid-Range Speakers
The front and rear mid-range speakers are identical. In the HiFi audio systems, the speak-
ers have a load rating of 25 W. The midrange speaker is equipped with a paper
diaphragm. The effective frequency range is from 100 Hz to 15000 Hz.
The front mid-range speakers are located in the doors. The rear midrange speakers are
mounted under the rear window shelf.
Central Woofers
High sound pressures can be achieved with the aid of the central woofers. A sufficiently
large space for the resonance volume is made available by connecting the central bass
housing to the sill area of the vehicle. The high sound pressures of the central woofers
create a distortion-free bass in the low frequency range.
The two central woofers are located in the vehicle floor under the driver's and passen-
ger's seats. The output of the central woofers is directed upward under the seats.
Modified central woofers are used in connection with the HiFi audio system. The central
woofers have a diameter of 200 mm and a load bearing capacity of 40 W. The transmit-
ted frequency is between 30 Hz and 500 Hz.
HiFi Amplifier
The HiFi amplifier is designed as an analogue two-channel amplifier with an output
power of 2x40 W. The HiFi amplifier is connected via two channels to the M-ASK. The
input signals are amplified via integrated band filters and bridge-type output stages to
2x40 W and output to the central woofers.
The control takes place via the M-ASK. Due to the distribution of the output stages in the
M-ASK and in the HiFi amplifier, the output stages must be switched on/off synchronous-
ly. The time required to switch on the output stages must not exceed 25 ms to ensure no
crackling or clicking noise is heard.
The HiFi amplifier does not feature diagnostic capabilities.
The HiFi amplifier is installed on the rear left in the luggage compartment.
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Tweeters (High-Range Speakers)
The HiFi audio system features additional tweeters (high-range speakers) at the front and
rear. In connection with the HiFi audio system, the speakers are designed with a load rat-
ing of 25 W. The tweeters are equipped with spherical caps made of silk. The effective
frequency range is from 5000 Hz to 20000 Hz.
The tweeters are connected in parallel with the supply line of the front mid-range speak-
ers. The frequency range is determined by means of capacitors in the supply line. The
tweeters feature an enclosed self-contained design, i.e. the speakers and resonance vol-
ume form one unit.
The front tweeters are located in the mirror triangles while the rear tweeters are mounted
under the rear window shelf.
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HiFi System Schematic
6 Controller
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Top HiFi
LOGIC 7
LOGIC7 is a registered trademark of Lexicon, Inc., a company of the Harman International
Group. It was especially developed for applications in motor vehicles.
LOGIC7 is a sound system that creates a 7-channel surround sound from 2-channel
audio sources (radio, CD, CC). The incoming stereo signals are decoded in the digital
sound processor (DSP), distributed over 7 channels and remixed. The entire transmission
width is used on each channel, thus creating perfect surround sound that gives the lis-
tener the impression of being in the middle of the space.
Mid-Range Speakers
The load rating of the mid-range speakers was increased to 40 W for the Top HiFi audio
system. The mid-range speakers are equipped with aluminum diaphragms. aluminum
diaphragms are particularly lightweight and feature a higher rigidity. These properties
result in improved inherent dynamics and a clearer sound over the entire frequency range.
The effective frequency range is from 100 Hz to 10000 Hz. The Top HiFi audio system
was extended by three mid-range speakers. A mid-range speaker was positioned in the
center of the instrument panel in order to realize the surround sound function in the vehi-
cle. Two further mid-range speakers were integrated in the rear doors.
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Tweeters (High-Range Speakers)
The tweeters (high-range speakers) have also been adapted. The load rating was
increased to 40 W. The tweeters are equipped with aluminum spherical caps. They fea-
ture sealed design. The effective frequency range is from 5000 Hz to 20000 Hz.
Central Woofers
Compared to the HiFi audio system, further modified central woofers are used in the Top
HiFi audio system. The central woofers have a diameter of 200 mm and a load bearing
capacity of 70 W. The transmitted frequency is between 30 Hz and 500 Hz.
Audio CD Changer
The audio CD changer in the E60 is a new development. The following details have
changed:
The housing dimensions are smaller and more lightweight
The magazine is newly designed
The CD changer has an optical bus link
The magazine is newly designed and now features a transparent cover making it possible
to see what compartment is loaded with a CD. The new design now also differentiates
distinctly from the DVD magazine.
As before, the CD changer is designed as a 6-compartment changer with magazine. The
housing dimensions have been distinctly reduced so that less space is required, making it
possible to fit he CD changer in the glove compartment.
The CD changer is located in the units carrier behind the glove compartment. The glove
compartment must be opened in order to change the magazine.
A new feature is the optical link to the MOST bus. The CD changer sends the digital
audio signals via the MOST bus to the multi-audio system controller.
In the Top HiFi audio system, the digital audio signals are sent directly to the Top HiFi
amplifier. All controls and operating signals are also sent via the MOST bus.
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Top- HiFi Speaker Layout
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Top HiFi Schematic
7 Central woofer
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Telephone Systems
In the country-specific version US, the option comprises the complete telephone prepa-
ration including telematics. A part of the telephone preparation is installed ex-factory, the
remainder is retrofitted in the USA. The complete preparation consists of the following
components:
Telematic control unit TCU (standard)
Telephone antenna (standard)
SOS antenna (standard)
GPS antenna (standard)
Bluetooth antenna (standard)
Hands-free microphones (standard)
Eject box (retrofitted in USA)
Motorola mobile phone Phoenix V60 (retrofitted in USA)
Compensator (retrofitted in USA)
Emergency call included for one year, then optional customer pay.
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Telephone Schematic
6 CID 15 Speaker
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Voltage Supply and Power Management
The power management module in the TCU monitors and controls the voltage supply of
the telephone system. The telephone system is switched off in the event of undervolt-
age/overvoltage in the system network.
Bluetooth Antenna
The Bluetooth antenna operates in the ISM band (industrial science medical band) on a
frequency of 2.45 GHz. It is located under the rear window shelf. It is connected directly
to the TCU.
Controller
The controller is used to operate the telephone functions. Various menus can be selected
and the functions executed with the aid of the controller.
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Design
The design of the TCU in the US version is identical to that of the EU version (Everest
platform). The difference is in a different transceiver module (NAD) that is adapted to the
specific requirements. The TCU features a modular design and is equipped correspond-
ing to the country-specific version and requirements.
Operating Principle
In the US version, the telematic control unit features a combined transceiver module NAD
(network access device). The NAD operates in accordance with the AMPS/CDMA stan-
dard with the frequencies 800/1900 MHz.
The TCU features an antenna selector switch for the AMPS/CDMA antenna. The TCU
operates in the digital CDMA network. If a sufficient network supply cannot be ensured,
the TCU switches over to the AMPS network. The widespread AMPS network is used
especially in rural areas.
If the option Professional navigation system is not installed, the TCU will be fitted with an
internal GPS receiver. The GPS receiver is connected to the GPS antenna that is integrat-
ed in the roof antenna. In the US version, the telephone/telematics functions are available
in three stages:
Basic
Business
Professional
Eject Box
The eject box is an additional component that must be retrofitted in the USA. The eject
box serves the purpose of accepting the Motorola Phoenix V60 mobile phone and is
located in a compartment in the center console.
The charger for the mobile phone is integrated in the eject box. The antenna connection
for the AMPS antenna is also located directly in the eject box. Data transfer from the
mobile phone to the TCU takes place by means of a multi-core cable (P2K, point to con-
nect).
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Compensator
The compensator is connected in the antenna line between the roof antenna and the
mobile phone. The task of the compensator is to compensate for losses on the antenna
line and to ensure the full transmit power of the mobile phone is available at the roof
antenna. The compensator is not an amplifier that boosts the transmit power output.
SOS Antenna
The SOS antenna is fitted as standard under the rear window shelf. It ensures an emer-
gency call can be sent even after a crash and failure of the roof antenna.
GPS Antenna
The GPS antenna is integrated in the roof antenna. It receives the signals from the satel-
lites of the global positioning system and sends these signals to the GPS receiver.
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Classroom Exercise - Review Questions
1. What control units are combined into the M-ASK housing?
4. What are some of the differences between the operation of the controllers
between the E65 and the E60?
5. Why does the Basic Controller NOT include the Speech Recognition Button?
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6. What is SDARS?
7. What happens to the radio sound when the MOST Bus fails in a vehicle
equipped with:
Top HiFi?
HiFi?
8. Does the SOS call function operate if the MOST Bus is down?
10. Why does the TCU include a GPS receiver in vehicles equipped with Navigation?
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